October 1, 2016

007 US TRIGGER MORTIS

New release: Trigger Mortis. The US paperback edition of the newest James Bond novel, Trigger Mortis,by Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider series) was published by HarperCollins in September. Using unpublished material by Ian Fleming, and bringing back Goldfinger heroine, Pussy Galore, the story is set in the 1950s and was quite a 007 event last fall! The spectacular new paperback cover was created by illustrator Patrick Leger, who worked to bring in vintage elements to further root the book in the past. Ian Fleming Publications recently interviewed Leger, who commented that he was actually inspired by the Robert McGinnis posters of the 1960s, rather than purely by the early book jackets. Looking at his characters and composition, however, I think the new cover fits nicely in the world of illustration of the late 50s/early 60s, as Spy Vibe has shown in the rare On Her Majesty's Secret Service edition I discovered and in mystery paperbacks of the era, as seen on Spy Vibe here. The publisher supplied scenes for Leger to work from and we can see some of his roughs below. Read the full interview at IFP here. Story continues below.

About the book (UK version): "It's 1957 and James Bond (agent 007) has only just survived his showdown with Auric Goldfinger at Fort Knox. By his side is Pussy Galore, who was with him at the end. Unknown to either of them, the USSR and the West are in a deadly struggle for technological superiority. And SMERSH is back. The Soviet counter-intelligence agency plans to sabotage a Grand Prix race at the most dangerous track in Europe. But it's Bond who finds himself in the driving seat and events take an unexpected turn when he observes a suspicious meeting between SMERSH's driver and a sinister Korean millionaire, Jai Seong Sin. Soon Bond is pitched into an entirely different race uncovering a plan that could bring the West to its knees. Welcoming back familiar faces, including M and Miss Moneypenny, international bestselling author Anthony Horowitz ticks all the boxes: speed, danger, strong women and fiendish villains, to reinvent the golden age of Bond in this brilliantly gripping adventure. Trigger Mortis is also the first James Bond novel to feature previously unseen Ian Fleming material. This is James Bond as Fleming imagined him." More below.

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Jason Whiton is an award-winning writer, artist, educator, and the creator of Spy Vibe, a website devoted to Cold War design and pop culture that has seen nearly three-million visitors. His publications include Rolling Stone, USA Weekend, & Mort Walker Conversations. His book Spy Vibe will be released in 2017. Whiton's work as a screenwriter and filmmaker has been recognized by the Nicholl Fellowships (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences), PBS, and major film festivals and museums. His most recent piece is a music re-mix and award-winning film for Yoko Ono. Whiton's spy novel about a 1960s fashion model, MIKI ZERO, is out with agents. The story is inspired by his passion for Ian Fleming and the culture of Japan, where he lived for many years.
Jason loves creative projects & collaborations, and he enjoys helping young people to explore their lives as artists. He teaches Art in San Francisco.